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The Lido is the most famous bathing area in Funchal and is located in a rocky coastal area, in the western part of the city. With two saltwater swimming pools, renewed every day, the complex also has access by a set of steps to the ocean for those (...)

Anybody visiting modern Costa de Caparica can only experience difficulty in trying to imagine the small fishing village of squat houses and peaceful streets that existed just a short while ago. The last half of the 20th century saw this town undergo (...)

Following the town of Costa da Caparica comes an expanse of sands that goes on to cover an approximate 30 kilometres through as far as Fonte da Telha and which mostly falls within the Arriba Fóssil (Fossil Cliff) Protected Area of Costa de Caparica. (...)

One of the most famous of the Lagos region, Meia Praia runs over some 5 kilometres of sand between the Marina and the Alvor estuary, with the eastern extent known as São Roque Beach.In addition to being near the railway station, this Beach has means (...)

Forming part of the Troia Peninsula, the Atlântica Beach is bordered by white sand dunes and the calm, clear sea. Sunbathers may also be lucky enough to spot a school of dolphins swimming just off the coast. Next to the beach, which features a full (...)

Nestling between cliffs artistically sculpted out by the sea, Adraga Beach is a firm summer favourite but also enjoys a loyal off-season clientele. They come for the well-preserved and natural environment to which the rocks, grottoes and tunnels add (...)

Located halfway between Gaia and Espinho, Aguda Beach covers an expanse of sand running from Miramar in the north through to Granja to the south.With its strong waves, this Beach has a good following in the surfing community while the many species (...)

Surrounded by dunes crossed by wooden boardwalks, Agudela Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand, very popular with the residents of the Porto region. There are many rocks at low tide, and it’s a beach that offers good support amenities and has (...)

Right by Altura, with its squat houses laid out along perpendicular streets over the plain, the Alagoa Beach, also known as Altura, takes up a section of the endless sands that head out eastwards towards Monte Gordo and westwards to the Ria Formosa (...)

This huge beach is flanked by dunes and to the north by a dark rock formation that, according to locals, forms the shape of a giant lying down. As Amoreira Beach lies on the mouth of a small river there is the option between freshwater or saltwater (...)